Writtle College recycles its way to Chelsea
09 May 2012
Writtle College is to champion grow your own and recycling in the tightest of urban spaces at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Writtle College has won a silver award for a Chelsea garden showing visitors to the event including Jerry Hall and Sir Cliff Richard how to grow their own at home.
Writtle College is to champion grow your own and recycling in the tightest of urban spaces at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Two new heritage gardening courses have been launched by the National Trust.
Land-based education provider Bicton College will use a visit from education secretary Michael Gove on 11 May as an opportunity to promote the importance of vocational qualifications.
Design students are cutting their teeth on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by creating a new community garden to mark the 60-year celebration.
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) has announced the finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition 2012.
Training chiefs are fine-tuning a course on mowing slopes after repeated requests from contractors and other grounds-upkeep professionals.
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Myerscough College and Groundwork Pennine Lancashire have teamed up with celebrity chef Nigel Haworth to find a horticulture apprentice to work on a permaculture project at his Northcote restaurant.



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